Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 12 February 2014
234. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan who was married in Rome can have their driving licence renewed to reflect their change of name; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7048/14]
View answerThe overall requirements related to the registering of a person's name by the State is not of itself a matter for my Department. I shall therefore confine myself to the requirements for the driving licence.
Irish law allows drivers to change their surname on driving licences following marriage provided they produce evidence of a marriage in this jurisdiction or in the UK. In cases where the marriage took place in any other jurisdiction, a passport or Irish travel document will be accepted as evidence of a change of name. If an individual correctly re-registers his or her name with the State, the National Driving Licence Service will therefore be able to issue a licence under the new name.
